Stone chip repair

[Jimble]

Jimble mate, have you seen those kits at sh!ttly halfords ?? they are chip repair kits and on the very end is like a needle with a tiny hole in, these are bad boy!!  cant believe nobody else does their touch up kits this way, absolutly perfect for small stone chips i did my full front bonnet, as i had loads i wet sanded it, this was around 3 years ago - stll looks mint, the colour match was spot on too.  deffo worth a look.
They are in containers with a primer stick, colour stic and top coat, all in like a thin plastic container with clear lid/silver base

I'll have a look next time i'm near a halfrauds mate, what paper and polish did you use bud?

[F17BAD]

i used a 1500 paper, the polish was chemical guys Scratch B Gone and then jetseal, and a coat of wax on top

This was way before i had a rotary, i used PLENTY of water to keep any sandpaper marks to a minimum.

 you could attach a small bit of sandpaper to the end of a pencil etc so u only rub the small area your working on

[Jimble]

Nice one, good idea with the pencil!

[Dan J]

 

not perfect but heres some scratch and chip repair i did on my mk3 gti http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=113872.0

And your the pro round here  its a difficult job.

yes i am interested by what you meant by that steve, yes i am a pro valeter/detailer with 16yrs experience, i do not claim though to be a pro at stone chip or scratch repair, it was something i tackled on my golf because the quote i had to get it sorted was way more than i payed for the car so i did it myself, and as guy said it was done to a very good standard which he has stated from seeing my car in the flesh.

Its an ace job you've done on that , maybe my comment came across wrong ?

not perfect but heres some scratch and chip repair i did on my mk3 gti http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=113872.0

And your the pro round here  its a difficult job.

yes i am interested by what you meant by that steve, yes i am a pro valeter/detailer with 16yrs experience, i do not claim though to be a pro at stone chip or scratch repair, it was something i tackled on my golf because the quote i had to get it sorted was way more than i payed for the car so i did it myself, and as guy said it was done to a very good standard which he has stated from seeing my car in the flesh.

Its an ace job you've done on that , maybe my comment came across wrong ?

no worrys steve

[musicman87]

I would have thought 1500 grit paper is a bit too abrasive for that? I wetsanded a couple of scratches in my bonnet last night on my MK5 with 2500 and then 3000. I then polished it up with Menz S100 on a Hex-logic polishing pad and it still took 2 sets to get the wetsand marks completely out! I have to say it made me nervous as its the first time i'd tried it.

Polishing them out by hand (i would have thought) will be really difficult. If you live near a forum member im sure they would help you with the polishing! If your anywhere near the Wigan/Parbold area i'll help you out for a couple of beer tokens!

[Jimble]

I would have thought 1500 grit paper is a bit too abrasive for that? I wetsanded a couple of scratches in my bonnet last night on my MK5 with 2500 and then 3000. I then polished it up with Menz S100 on a Hex-logic polishing pad and it still took 2 sets to get the wetsand marks completely out! I have to say it made me nervous as its the first time i'd tried it.

Polishing them out by hand (i would have thought) will be really difficult. If you live near a forum member im sure they would help you with the polishing! If your anywhere near the Wigan/Parbold area i'll help you out for a couple of beer tokens!

Thats a very kind offer mate, i may well take you up on it one weekend if i bottle it!

[musicman87]

I would have thought 1500 grit paper is a bit too abrasive for that? I wetsanded a couple of scratches in my bonnet last night on my MK5 with 2500 and then 3000. I then polished it up with Menz S100 on a Hex-logic polishing pad and it still took 2 sets to get the wetsand marks completely out! I have to say it made me nervous as its the first time i'd tried it.

Polishing them out by hand (i would have thought) will be really difficult. If you live near a forum member im sure they would help you with the polishing! If your anywhere near the Wigan/Parbold area i'll help you out for a couple of beer tokens!

Thats a very kind offer mate, i may well take you up on it one weekend if i bottle it!

That would be no problem! However i'm no expert, but i think i did ok on my own car last night!